Head of IT Hungary

Job title:

Head of IT Hungary

Company:

Allianz

Job description

About the JobThe Head of IT is instrumental in defining and driving the strategic IT direction. The position encompasses complete oversight and accountability for the execution of transformation, change, delivery and run of IT services, ensuring outstanding service delivery aligned with global standards towards AZ Technology’s customers. This position demands a strategic approach to managing applications and infrastructure services, overseeing financial aspects, and integrating the insurance/global line OE’s legacy systems into Allianz Technology’s global delivery model. A critical aspect of this role is to lead internal as well as external transformation programs.What you do

• Accountable for the adoption of shared services, group target platforms, and transformation projects delivery, as well as legacy sunsetting and thus for the overall delivery of the IT roadmap towards the customer. Ensure these initiatives contribute to customer satisfaction.
• End-to-end accountability for operational stability and efficiency towards the customer. This responsibility extends to both application and infrastructure domains, steered via Production Manager.
• Manages in full responsibility the customer legacy services including the thrive for decommissioning and harmonizing according to the transformation plans Responsible for the replacement of legacy solutions with target Group solutions
• Manages IT supply capabilities and IT plan including planning, budgeting, resourcing, in line with Allianz Technology processes, aligning with the OE’s planning cycles
• Monitors AZT IT budget & costs toward the plan, and seeks for continuous optimization; and embraces full OE P&L responsibility towards Allianz Technology.
• Manage the local account-, production- and transformation manager jointly with the regional stakeholders, being accountable for all OE customer interactions as well as internal AZ Technology transformation programs
• Manage OE demands and align these demands with IT functions inside AZT & AZ SE H resorts regarding compliance to AZ Group IT and business governance

What you bring

• Academic background in IT or related technology field, or a minimum of 5 years of hands-on leadership experience in IT delivery or transformation
• Demonstrated excellence in people leadership, with a strong track record in talent development and team empowerment
• Proven ability to shape and execute IT strategy, with successful delivery of complex transformation programs
• Full ownership of IT financials, including budget planning, cost control, and P&L responsibility
• Strong cross-functional leadership with the ability to navigate and influence across regions and organizational boundaries
• Deep technical expertise paired with a forward-thinking, innovation-driven mindset
• Customer-first orientation with a passion for simplification and user-centric IT solutions
• Fluency in English and Hungarian (written and spoken) is essential; additional languages are a plus in global settings

• Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical use.

What we offer

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
• We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
• From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

About Allianz TechnologyWith its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz’s global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group’s digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.We service the entire spectrum of digitalization – from one of the industry’s largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz.Find us at: .D&I statementAllianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the working environment. We are interested in your strengths and experience. We welcome all applications from all people regardless of gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow.You. ITTo Recruitment Agencies:Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters.When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.

Expected salary

Location

Budapest

Job date

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 05:50:42 GMT

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